Known by all as Bernard, he lived a full and accomplished life as he retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service as a doctor and full bird Colonel in 1986. He was known in the community for his warm heart, his compassion for others, and his love for animals. If you knew Bernard then you could count on having a good laugh, feeling loved, and being welcomed into his home no matter what.
He was predeceased by his youngest son Scott Osteen and he leaves behind his eldest son David Osteen, his grandchildren: Jayson Osteen, Stephanie Osteen, Ethan Osteen, and Andrew Osteen along with his great grandson Jack David Osteen.
A visitation will be held Monday May 30, 2022 at Mackey funerals and Cremations at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC from 6-8 PM. A graveside service will follow the next day at 1:00 PM Tuesday May 31, 2022 at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
The family requests that any flowers or love offerings be paid forward to the Greenville Humane Society in Bernard's name as this was his request."
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mackeywoodlawn.com for the Osteen family.